· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 3, 1974 · NO. 52 ·
February 3, 1974
Sunday · 52 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
The New York Times
All The News That's Fit to Print
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
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Weather in New York
27°F
Snowy
- High
- 27°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
The Way We Were
Barbra Streisand
The Way We Were
Barbra Streisand
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Movies
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The Godfather Part II
Academy Award (1974)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Emmanuelle
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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Chinatown
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